Calibrachoa plant named ‘CCZWP06-0’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct  Calibrachoa  cultivar named ‘CCZWP06-0’ is disclosed, characterized by large flower size and distinctive light purple flower color with a darker red-purple eye. Plants are characteristically dense and low mounding. The new variety is a  Calibrachoa , normally produced as an ornamental outdoor garden or container plant.

Latin name of the genus and species: Calibrachoa sp.

Variety denomination: ‘CCZWP06-0’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The new Calibrachoa cultivar is a product of a planned breeding programconducted by the inventor, Steve Jones, in Santa Paula, Calif. Theobjective of the breeding program was to produce new Calibrachoavarieties for commercial ornamental applications. The cross resulting inthis new variety was made during the Summer of 2011.

The seed parent is an unpatented, unnamed proprietary seedling varietyof Calibrachoa. The pollen parent is an unpatented, unnamed proprietaryseedling variety of Calibrachoa. The new variety was discovered inSpring of 2012 by the inventor in a group of seedlings resulting fromthe 2011 crossing, in a research greenhouse in Santa Paula, Calif.

Asexual reproduction of the new cultivar ‘CCZWP06-0’ by vegetativecuttings was first performed at a research greenhouse in Santa Paula,Calif. during the Summer of 2012. Subsequently, the new variety has beenpropagated by tissue culture and has shown that the unique features ofthis cultivar are stable and reproduced true to type in successivegenerations.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The cultivar ‘CCZWP06-0’ has not been observed under all possibleenvironmental conditions. The phenotype may vary somewhat withvariations in environment such as temperature, day length, and lightintensity, without, however, any variance in genotype.

The following traits have been repeatedly observed and are determined tobe the unique characteristics of ‘CCZWP06-0’ These characteristics incombination distinguish ‘CCZWP06-0’ as a new and distinct Calibrachoacultivar:

-   -   1. Large flower size    -   2. Unique light purple flower color, with a darker red-purple        eye.    -   3. Low growing, dense plant habit

PARENT COMPARISON

Plants of the new cultivar ‘CCZWP06-0’ were selected from bulk collectedseed of proprietary seedlings. The exact seed and pollen parents areunknown.

COMMERCIAL COMPARISON

Plants of the new cultivar ‘CCZWP06-0’ are best compared to the varietyCalibrachoa ‘Spring Fling Pink’, unpatented in the United States. Thetwo Calibrachoa varieties are similar in most horticulturalcharacteristics, however, the new variety ‘CCZWP06-0’ differs in havingan overall different color combination of red-purple and larger flower.Additionally, plants of the new variety produce more flowers per plant.

Plants of the new cultivar ‘CCZWP06-0’ can also be compared to thevariety Calibrachoa ‘Mini Famous Rose’, unpatented in the United States.The two Calibrachoa varieties are similar in most horticulturalcharacteristics, however, the new variety ‘CCZWP06-0’ differs in havinga larger flower, and different flower color combination of red-purple.Additionally, plants of the new variety produce more flowers per plant.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

The accompanying photograph in FIG. 1 illustrates in full color atypical plant of ‘CCZWP06-0’ grown in a greenhouse, in a 10 inch pot.

FIG. 2 illustrates in full color a close up of typical blooms. Age ofthe plant photographed is approximately 6 months from 5 rooted cuttings.

The photographs were taken using conventional techniques and althoughcolors may appear different from actual colors due to light reflectanceit is as accurate as possible by conventional photographic techniques.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

In the following description, color references are made to The RoyalHorticultural Society Colour Chart 2007 except where general terms ofordinary dictionary significance are used. The following observationsand measurements describe ‘CCZWP06-0’ plants grown in a commercialgreenhouse in Santa Paula, Calif. The growing temperature ranged from18° C. to 25° C. The greenhouse is subject to partial shade. Generallight conditions are bright, normal sunlight with some shade during thebrightest part of the day. Measurements and numerical values representaverages of typical plant types.

-   Botanical classification: Calibrachoa sp. ‘CCZWP06-0’.

PROPAGATION

-   Time to initiate roots: About 10 to 12 days at approximately 25° C.-   Root description: Fine, fibrous.

PLANT

-   Growth habit: Very low mounding.-   Pot size of plant described: 10 inch.-   Age of plant described: Approximately 6 months.-   Height: Approximately 17 cm.-   Plant spread: Approximately 52 cm.-   Growth rate: Rapid.-   Branching characteristics: Very free branching.-   Length of primary lateral branches: Approximately 17 cm.-   Diameter of lateral branches: Approximately 0.3 cm.-   Quantity of primary lateral branches: Approximately 22.-   Characteristics of primary lateral branches:    -   -   Form.—Round.        -   Color.—Near RHS Green 143C.        -   Texture.—Pubescent.        -   Strength.—Strong.-   Internode length: Average 0.5 to 1.9 cm.

FOLIAGE

-   Leaf:    -   -   Arrangement.—Opposite.        -   Quantity.—Average range near 12 to 20 per lateral branch.        -   Average length.—Average 3.3 cm.        -   Average width.—Average 1.3 cm.        -   Shape of blade.—Oblanceolate.        -   Apex.—Acute.        -   Base.—Attenuate.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture of surfaces.—Highly pubescent both upper and lower            surfaces.        -   Angle of attachment.—75°.        -   Aspect.—Flat.        -   Color.—Young foliage upper side: Near RHS Green 138A. Young            foliage under side: Near RHS Green 138B. Mature foliage            upper side: Near RHS Green 137B. Mature foliage under side:            Near RHS Green 137C.        -   Venation.—Type: Pinnate. Venation color upper side: Near RHS            Yellow-Green 144B. Venation color under side: Near RHS            Yellow-Green 144B.        -   Petiole.—Not Present.

FLOWER

-   Natural flowering season: All year round in moderate climates.-   Days to flowering from rooted cutting: Approximately 4 weeks.-   Inflorescence and flower type and habit: Terminal, Single,    Salverform.-   Rate of flower opening: 1 to 3 days from bud to fully opened flower.-   Flower longevity on plant: About 4 to 7 days.-   Approximate quantity of flowers per plant: 100 to 130 at 180 days    old.-   Persistent or self-cleaning: Self-cleaning.-   Fragrance: Faint.-   Bud:    -   -   Shape.—Tubular.        -   Length.—2.7 cm.        -   Diameter.—0.7 cm.        -   Color.—At proximal end Near RHS Orange-White 159A flushed            near Greyed-Purple 186B and 186C. At distal end Near RHS            Red-Purple 73B.-   Flower size:    -   -   Diameter.—Average 4.7 cm.        -   Length.—Average 4.2 cm.        -   Flower tube diameter at distal end.—Average 1.5 cm.        -   Flower tube diameter at proximal end.—0.5 cm.-   Petals:    -   -   Length from throat.—Average 2.3 cm.        -   Width.—Average 2.2 cm.        -   Quantity.—5 fused petals.        -   Texture.—Smooth.        -   Apex.—Broad acute.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Color.—When opening: Inner surface: Near RHS Purple 75C.            Outer surface: Near RHS Purple 75C. Fully opened: Inner            surface: Near RHS Purple 75D. Outer surface: Near RHS Purple            75D. Eye: Near RHS Red-Purple 72A. Flower throat (inside):            Near RHS Yellow 13C. Flower throat, vein: Near RHS Yellow            7B. Flower tube (outside): Near RHS Purple 76D. Flower tube,            vein: Near RHS Yellow-Green N144A. Petal color, fading to:            Near RHS Purple 76D.-   Calyx/sepals:    -   -   Quantity per flower.—5.        -   Shape.—Lanceolate.        -   Length.—Approximately 1.5 cm.        -   Width.—Approximately 0.4 cm.        -   Apex.—Acute.        -   Base.—Fused.        -   Margin.—Entire.        -   Texture.—Pubescent.        -   Color.—Upper Surface: Near RHS Green 137A. Lower Surface:            Near RHS Green 137B.-   Peduncle:    -   -   Length.—Average 1.8 to 3.0 cm.        -   Diameter.—0.1 cm.        -   Texture.—Pubescent.        -   Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Green 144A.        -   Orientation.—Straight or slight undulation, 45° angle from            stem.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

-   Stamens:    -   -   Number.—5.        -   Filament length.—0.9 cm.-   Anthers:    -   -   Length.—0.1 cm.        -   Shape.—Round.        -   Color.—Near RHS Yellow-Orange 17C.        -   Pollen.—Color: Near RHS Yellow-Orange 17A. Quantity: Scant.-   Pistil:    -   -   Number.—1.        -   Length.—0.9 cm.        -   Style.—Length: 1 cm. Color: Near RHS Yellow 2B.        -   Stigma.—Shape: Bilobed. Color: Near RHS Yellow 2C. Ovary            Color: Near RHS Yellow-Green 144C.

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

-   Seeds and fruits: Not observed.-   Disease/pest resistance: Neither resistance nor susceptibility to    pathogens and pests common to Calibrachoa have been observed.-   Temperature tolerance: The new variety tolerates temperatures    between 3° C. to 40 ° C.

What is claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Calibrachoa plantnamed ‘CCZWP06-0’ as herein illustrated and described.